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Meaning of 'still' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Still [ a.]
- To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet.
- In the future as now and before.
- In continuation by successive or repeated acts; always; ever; constantly; uniformly.
- In an increasing or additional degree; even more; -- much used with comparatives.
- Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; -- sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But.
- After that; after what is stated.
- To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea.
- To stop, as noise; to silence.
- To appease; to calm; to quiet, as tumult, agitation, or excitement; as, to still the passions.
2 . Still [ adv.]
- Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.
- Uttering no sound; silent; as, the audience is still; the animals are still.
- Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as, a still evening; a still atmosphere.
- Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
- Constant; continual.
- Not effervescing; not sparkling; as, still wines.
3 . Still [ n.]
- Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.
- A steep hill or ascent.
4 . Still [ v.]
- A vessel, boiler, or copper used in the distillation of liquids; specifically, one used for the distillation of alcoholic liquors; a retort. The name is sometimes applied to the whole apparatus used in in vaporization and condensation.
- A house where liquors are distilled; a distillery.
5 . Still [ v. i.]
- To drop, or flow in drops; to distill.
6 . Still [ v. t.]
- To cause to fall by drops.
- To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.

Meaning of 'still' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . still [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
Example in sentence:
  • he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
Meaning (2):
- (poetic) tranquil silence
Example in sentence:
  • the still of the night
3 . still [ v]
Meaning (3):
- cause to be quiet or not talk
Example in sentence:
  • Please silence the children in the church!
Meaning (4):
- make calm or still
Example in sentence:
  • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Meaning (5):
- lessen the intensity of or calm
Example in sentence:
  • still the fears;
  • The news eased my conscience
6 . still [ a]
Meaning (6):
- used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
Example in sentence:
  • a still photograph;
  • Cezanne's still life of apples
Meaning (7):
- not sparkling
Example in sentence:
  • a still wine;
  • still mineral water
8 . still [ r]
Meaning (8):
- to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Example in sentence:
  • a yet sadder tale;
  • an even (or still) more interesting problem;
  • looked sick and felt even worse;
  • still another problem must be solved
Meaning (9):
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example in sentence:
  • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it;
  • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go;
  • he was a stern yet fair master;
  • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
Meaning (10):
- without moving or making a sound
Example in sentence:
  • he couldn't hold still any longer;
  • he sat still as a statue;
  • they waited stock-still outside the door;
  • time stood still
Meaning (11):
- with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
Example in sentence:
  • it's still warm outside;
  • will you still love me when we're old and grey?
12 . still [ s]
Meaning (12):
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Example in sentence:
  • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky;
  • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay;
  • a smooth channel crossing;
  • scarcely a ripple on the still water;
  • the quiet waters of a lagoon;
  • unruffled water
Meaning (13):
- marked by absence of sound
Example in sentence:
  • a silent house;
  • soundless footsteps on the grass;
  • the night was still
Meaning (14):
- free from noticeable current
Example in sentence:
  • a still pond;
  • still waters run deep
Meaning (15):
- not in physical motion
Example in sentence:
  • the inertia of an object at rest

Nearby Words:

stiacciato stian stibborn stibial stibialism stibiated stibic stibiconite stibine stibious

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